Magleby’s in Springville is the epitome of fine dining
Dining in again is something that I have been looking forward to for a while.
After supporting restaurants by getting food to go for a couple of months, it was a nice change to be able to actually sit down at a full-service restaurant.
Magleby’s is the epitome of fine dining. The front of the restaurant looked like a scene from a Hallmark video with the café tables covered with white tablecloths for dining al fresco.
As I walked in, I saw a man playing classical pieces on the grand piano. We were greeted at the front desk by a friendly host who offered to assist us.
In light of COVID19, all the staff were wearing masks and there was even a hand sanitizer station by the door. All of the tables were spaced out more than usual to allow for social distancing. We were seated downstairs by the waterfall. The setting was elegant while still feeling friendly and inviting.
The natural light from the windows and quiet sound of the water cascading down the waterfall made for a calming setting. Our server was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and gave recommendations based on our preferences.
The progression of the meal followed a relaxed pace that allowed us to enjoy each course. My favorite appetizer was the simple, classic bruschetta. The rich flavor of the vine-ripened tomatoes was amplified by the savory freshness of the basil, it was combined with the cheese and balsamic to make a perfect bite of late summer.
The sourdough baguette provided the canvas for the flavors. I could have eaten the bruschetta for my dinner and been perfectly satisfied, especially when it was paired with the fresh raspberry lemonade.
The sweetness of the fresh raspberries combined with the tart fresh lemon made for the ultimate in refreshment on a hot summer day.
Soup or salad? A simple question that most of the time doesn’t matter too much but at Magleby’s it is a difficult decision between two exquisitely crafted dishes. The soup was clam chowder, which can be questionable sometimes. As soon as it arrived at the table though, I regretted not choosing it.
It was beautiful with all the bits of clam and fresh veggies. The sauce was the ultimate in creamy and blended all the flavors together. The fact that I wanted to eat the whole bowl and it was a blistering hot summer day shows how good this soup really is.
It is available on Fridays
and Saturdays, so plan ahead. I chose the fresh salad and it was honestly just beautiful. Sometimes you go to a restaurant and get a bowl of huge chunks of iceberg lettuce with some slivers of carrots and maybe a tomato. This salad had perfectly chopped pieces of deep green lettuce, fresh cucumbers, large chunks of carrots, sliced cheese, mushrooms and a red onion.
It was topped off with salami, provolone cheese, and shredded asiago cheese. I got the balsamic vinaigrette and it was delicioOups with just the right amount of zing. It was the perfect, refreshing, light dish. The standout of the entrees was the prime rib. The 8 oz. center cut was expertly cooked and flavorful. The flavors were enhanced with the accompanying au jus and horseradish sauce. The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious and the accompanying vegetables were perfectly cooked, providing a nice contract to the savory mushroom jus.
It was the perfect combination of flavors and textures.